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In keeping with my last two posts, I have selected color number three! If you haven’t started yet, join my pop of color closet challenge. The beginning of this challenge was difficult to not purchase a black stiletto. There are so many beautiful black heels! On the other hand, I’m loving the colorful additions to my closet. Don’t hesitate to splurge once in awhile , especially if it makes you happy. Besides, sharing my latest splurges; I have a bit of history to share as well.
A Colorful Life Indeed
Zelda Wynn Valdes led a colorful indeed. She was born in Charlesburg, Pennsylvania 1905, the pioneer of accentuating curves on women through her exquisite fashion designs. Zelda committed to showing the world that beauty came in all shapes and sizes. As a result, she was the most sought after designer in Hollywood.
Blessed with the gift of creativity and visualization, Valdes could create a personalized look and fit without ever measuring her clients. The popularity of her designs increased Zelda’s clientele. She maintained longtime professional relationships with clients like Eartha Kitt, Dorothy Dandridge, Mae West, and Ella Fitzgerald.
As word continued to spread about Valdes, she was contacted by Playboy’s Hugh Hefner to design the original Playboy Bunny costume. Forever marking her place in history as a trailblazer in the fashion and costume industry.
In 1948, Zelda became the first black designer to open a boutique Chez Zelda on Broadway in New York City, NY. The following year she was selected as President of the NY Chapter of the National Association of Fashion and Accessory Designers She would pick up her needle and thread once again, for what would be the tale end of her fashion career at the Dance Theatre of Harlem. Valdes challenged the norms of the ideal costume. Instead, she created beautiful costumes that highlighted body characteristics of each individual dancer until her death in 2001.
Pop of Color #3
My closet is overflowing with pop of color #3. I selected a hot pink and black pointy stiletto Faux leather 4.5 inch heel, $24.99 and $5.99 standard shipping. Pair them with purple or black for a dramatic look. The list is getting longer, don’t wait until the last minute to join in the fun! Until next time, take care of you.
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